The History OF FC Barcelona

As you may know FC Barcelona is among the most supported teams and has the most number of followers in social media. Many people really love this football team and they are always watching out for the next game. FC Barcelona or most commonly known as Barcelona and familiarly Barca has so far eleven Ballon d’Or awards and seven FIFA World Player of the Year awards.

FC Barcelona was actually founded in 1899. It is composed of a group of Swiss, English and Catalan players. The team was led by Joan Gamper. FC Barcelona has then become a symbol of Catalanism or Catalan culture. FC Barcelona has an official anthem called Cant del Barca which was written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Expinas.

FC Barcelona became one of the first Spanish clubs to win the continental treble. It is also among the founding memebers of the Primera Division along with two other popular teams namely Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. FC Barcelona is the first European club to achieve the continental treble twice.

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The Most Popular Forms Of Martial Arts Today

The different types of martial arts were all conceptualised and practiced as forms of self-defence. Today though, they are getting more and more followers and practitioners since martial arts are now considered as sport.

Top Martial Arts In The World Today

But what are some of the most popular martial arts today? These include:

1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BBJ) – At present, Jiu-jitsu is the most popular martial art among MMA fighters. It is gaining quite a following today since Jiu-Jitsu is for the protection of an individual who doesn’t have the physical attributes to defend him or herself.

2. Muay Thai – Another favourite of MMA fighters, Thailand’s martial art form is also very popular around the world. Muay Thai is a full contact sport that teaches almost all possible standing strikes: shins, knees, fists, feet, and elbows. Every part of your body, even the ones considered vulnerable, can be turned into deadly weapons if you have knowledge and skills in Muay Thai.

3. Karate – Karate, the most popular Japanese martial art, has various styles which include Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, Shito Ryu, Wado Ryu, and Goju Ryu. Karate teaches you discipline and self-development but is also used as self-defence technique.

4. Taekwondo – This is Korea’s national sport and the most popular Korean martial art. For this martial art form, you will need strength, stamina, speed and flexibility. In Taekwondo, the most powerful weapon is the kicks.

5. Kung Fu – This is the most popular Chinese martial art in the world. Kung Fu has profound traditions and philosophy. This martial art will develop not just your whole body, but your soul and mind as well. Kung Fu training involves learning how to fight with weapons, meditations and gaining expertise in different fighting styles.

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How Bouncy Castles Came About

The use of bouncy castles is gaining popularity these days. This is considered a fun and education playing equipment parents can give to their children. 

Facts About Bouncy Castles

There is still an ongoing disagreement between England and the U.S. about who really invented the first bouncy castle. In 1959, John Scurlock of Shreveport, Louisiana experimented with inflatable covers for tennis court. He actually noticed his employees jumping on the covers. Apart from that, he is likewise experimenting on inflatable solutions for swimming pools and other enclosures. He decided to create a kid’s amusement bouncer and began to establish the first inflatable moonwalk business, Space Walk. During that time, the devices were called Moon Walks. After that, he started to create large air mattresses. 

“Space Pillow” is the term used to describe the first inflatable – this was an open top mattress without sides. A pressurized inflatable top was added in 1967. In 1974, columns were already added in order to release the heat created by the fans which inflated the space pillow and top. The very first bounce houses shaped like characters started to appear in the late 1970s.

On the other hand, it was said that the bouncy castle was designed by university students in England around 1861 for a fundraising event. Experts highly emphasized that both claims have credibility. 

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Human Body Trivia – Pushing The Body To Its Limits

Did you know the first lifting equipment was not actually a kind of equipment but a living thing?

According to Ancient Greece, Milo of Croton, its famous wrestler carried a newborn calf on his back until the animal was fully grown. Way to go to start your physical training without spending a dime on any equipment or enrollment to any workout program. With the muscles this legendary person has, calves surely can do a great job in developing a well-toned body.

Which country do you think has the heaviest competitive body in the world?

The Guinness Book of World Records recognized a male bodybuilder from Italy to be the heaviest competitive body builder in the world. He weighed 297.62 lbs. during a body building competition in the said country.

Which country do you think has the lightest competitive body in the world?

United Kingdom’s Thomas Champion weighing 122.36 lbs. earned a spot at the Guinness Book of World Records for being the lightest competitive body builder.

Do you think cramming into 52cm x 45cm x 45cm box is possible?

For Skye Broberg, it definitely is. In fact she crammed into the box in a shocking 4.78 seconds landing her a spot on Guinness. Flexibility can certainly get you into the book of world records if you have it. 

Did you know the body can carry 3,269.46 lbs?

At least for Eduardo Armallo Lasaga from Spain, this statement holds true. With the right strength and conditioning training, imagine how much more the body is capable of. 

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How The Bicycle Came About

Over the years, bicycle riding became popular. Indeed, it is proven to be among the best exercise for the body. Now, cycling became one of the 3 disciplines in triathlon. But did you know how the bicycle was invented?

The Invention Of Bicycle

In 1645, the very first quadricycle which was made of wood was developed by Jean Thèson. But then, it was very heavy and difficult to drive. Thus, in 1790, the wheels were reduced to 2, making it less heavy.

In 1870, a new type of bicycle gained popularity – this was named as the highwheeler. It has a big front wheel with a small rear wheel.

It was only in 1885 that bicycles with wheels of equal size were invented. And in 1890, tires were already filled with air in order to give them more speed. During the same time, adjustable handle bars along with pedal brakes were also incorporated. This type of bicycle became very popular during 1800s and early 1900s.

Today, even with the invention of cars, the use of bicycle is still highly recommended in some countries. In fact, most cities all around the world have provided special lanes for cyclists on roads and in parks.

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